30something Movie Podcast

Episode #102: "No One Expects the French Inquisition" | The Name of the Rose (1986)

Sherlock Holm... I mean, William of Baskerville and his young pupil are called to an Italian abbey in 1327 to take part in a debate over the poverty of the church. While there they become embroiled in a murder mystery that threatens the lives and faith of everyone involved.

Episode #101: "Podcasters Against Drunk Baking" | Raw Deal (1986)

Arnold Schwarzenegger — the most inconspicuous person on the planet — is thrust into an undercover operation where he must blend in to the mob and move his way up into the organization in order to take it down and get revenge for Ralphie's dad.

Episode #100: The Best Holiday Movies

For our 100th episode spectacular the whole gang sat down to talk about our favorite movies from the 80s and all-time. From Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer to Christmas Vacation to It's A Wonderful Life, join us as we journey through our favorite holiday movies, favorite scenes, and favorite songs... and we share a little of our favorite holiday memories in the process.

Episode #99: "P90-Ax" | Cobra (1986)

The New World Order club is trying to get their new exercise program off the ground, but rogue cop, Marion "Cobra" Cobretti, wants to stop them. Can the fitness guru and insane serial killer known as the Night Slasher fulfill his life-long dream of survival of the fittest? Grab a slice of pizza and a pair of scissors before you sit down to join us for this one!

Episode #98: "Gigobros" | Razzies of 1986

What do you get when you cross an anthropomorphized duck, a radio personality with a nervous breakdown, Prince, and Madonna? You get the worst movies of 1986!

Episode #97: "Anti-Coital Garden Hoses" | This House Possessed (1981)

What can one say about this little TV movie gem from 1981? Anti-coital garden hoses, traumatizing blood showers, hot water burn rag lady...? All of those and more as John re-examines This House Possessed!

Episode #96: "Brundlefly" | The Fly (1986)

During this heated presidential election, maybe the best choice is not one of the two major parties, but rather an insect politician. If you're interested in finding out more about insect politics, the plasma pool, and the Brundle Museum of Natural History... you've come to the right place. And we promise... we won't hurt you if you stay.

Episode #95: Comics in 1986 | "The Dark Knight Returns" (1986)

Following the death of Robin #2, Jason Todd, Batman retired from crimefighting and faded into legend. 10 years later with crime on the rise, Harvey Dent successfully (and supposedly) rehabilitated, and the Mutant gang ravaging the city, an aged Bruce Wayne reluctantly dons the cowl once again to save his city. Join John, Jeff, and Tony as we talk about the trailers for Logan and Guardians of the Galaxy, DC Comics TV properties, DC Rebirth, and Frank Miller's The Dark Knight Returns!

Episode #94: "Sure Looks Like Plant Food to Me" | Little Shop of Horrors (1986)

Seymour is a young orphan working in Mushnik's floral shop, down on his luck and in love with the girl who's dating an abusive, sociopathic dentist. One day, he comes upon a strange and unusual plant and quickly learns that growing this bloodthirsty vegetable is more than he bargained for. Suddenly, Seymour is an overnight celebrity, but not without a couple of dirty little secrets he has to hide.

Episode #93: "Right Next Door to Norm" | House (1986)

Roger Cobb is the greatest American hero... in terms of horror novels. But now he wants to branch out and write a memoir of his time in Vietnam as a way of dealing with his guilt from leaving a fellow soldier behind. He's just moved into his aunt's house, which she had lived in up until she hanged herself in the bedroom. As a new homeowner, Roger has to deal with property taxes, lawn maintenance, and the occasional demonic creature trying to kill him. As his next door neighbor (Harold) cheers him on, he must overcome his fear in order to save himself and his son.